Animals from Radio City's Christmas Spectacular blessed by Cardinal Dolan

Radio City Christmas Spectacular animals get blessed by Cardinal Dolan

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Animals from Radio City's Christmas Spectacular blessed by Cardinal Dolan

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 05: A camel is led down 6th Avenue after being blessed by Cardinal Timothy Dolan at the start of rehearsals for 'Living Nativity' in the 2015 Radio City Christmas Spectacular on November 5, 2015 in New York City. Camels, sheep and a pony were included in the early morning procession to the front of Radio City Music Hall where the animals were greeted by members of the Rockettes.
The 'Living Nativity' scene has been part of the production since the Christmas Spectacular's inception in 1933. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 05: Members of the Rockettes stand with camels and other animals following the blessing of the animals by Cardinal Timothy Dolan at the start of rehearsals for ÃLiving Nativity' in the 2015 Radio City Christmas Spectacular on November 5, 2015 in New York City. Camels, sheep and a pony were included in the early morning procession to the front of Radio City Music Hall where the animals were greeted by members of the Rockettes.The ÃLiving Nativity' scene has been part of the production since the Christmas SpectacularÃs inception in 1933. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 05: Cardinal Timothy Dolan stands with members of the Rockettes following the blessing of camels and other animals at the start of rehearsals for 'Living Nativity' in the 2015 Radio City Christmas Spectacular on November 5, 2015 in New York City. Camels, sheep and a pony were included in the early morning procession to the front of Radio City Music Hall where the animals were greeted by members of the Rockettes.The 'Living Nativity' scene has been part of the production since the Christmas Spectacular's inception in 1933. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 05: Cardinal Timothy Dolan stands with members of the Rockettes as he blesses camels and other animals at the start of rehearsals for 'Living Nativity' in the 2015 Radio City Christmas Spectacular on November 5, 2015 in New York City. Camels, sheep and a pony were included in the early morning procession to the front of Radio City Music Hall where the animals were greeted by members of the Rockettes.The 'Living Nativity' scene has been part of the production since the Christmas Spectacular's inception in 1933. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 05: Sheep are seen during the Blessing of the Animals for the 2015 Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall on November 5, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 05: Members of the Rockettes stand with camels and other animals following the blessing of the animals by Cardinal Timothy Dolan at the start of rehearsals for 'Living Nativity' in the 2015 Radio City Christmas Spectacular on November 5, 2015 in New York City. Camels, sheep and a pony were included in the early morning procession to the front of Radio City Music Hall where the animals were greeted by members of the Rockettes.The 'Living Nativity' scene has been part of the production since the Christmas Spectacular's inception in 1933. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 05: Camels are seen during the Blessing of the Animals for the 2015 Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall on November 5, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 05: Radio City Rockettes attend the Blessing of the Animals for the 2015 Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall on November 5, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 05: A donkey is seen during the Blessing of the Animals for the 2015 Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall on November 5, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)

His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan , Archbishop of New York poses with Rockettes (L-R) Tori Schelling, Karen Ritchie and Danelle Morgan on November 5, 2015 as they welcome the camels, sheep and donkey back to Radio City Music Hall for their starring role in the Living Nativity in the 2015 Radio City Christmas Spectacular in New York. Cardinal Dolan blessed the animals before they entered Radio City for their first day of rehearsals. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

A camel is walked off a van outside Radio City Music Hall on November 5, 2015 during a welcome event for the camels, sheep and donkey for their starring role in the Living Nativity in the 2015 Radio City Christmas Spectacular. His Eminence Timothy Michael Dolan, Cardinal, Archbishop of New York blessed the animals before they entered Radio City for their first day of rehearsals in New York. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 05: His Eminence, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan and the Radio City Rockettes attend the Blessing of the Animals for the 2015 Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall on November 5, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)

A camel is walked off a van outside Radio City Music Hall on November 5, 2015 during a welcome event for the camels, sheep and donkey for their starring role in the Living Nativity in the 2015 Radio City Christmas Spectacular. His Eminence Timothy Michael Dolan, Cardinal, Archbishop of New York blessed the animals before they entered Radio City for their first day of rehearsals in New York. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York poses with the Rockettes (L-R) Tori Schelling, Karen Ritchie, Danelle Morgan and Corey Whalen on November 5, 2015 as they welcome camels, sheep and donkey back to Radio City Music Hall for their starring role in the Living Nativity in the 2015 Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Cardinal Dolan blessed the animals before they entered Radio City for their first day of rehearsals. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 05: Camels are seen during the Blessing of the Animals for the 2015 Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall on November 5, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)

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Now that Halloween is over, the holiday season is officially here! There is no better way to kick off the joyous season than by sightseeing in New York City. New York's Radio City Christmas Spectacular has been a staple since the show premiered in 1933. The living nativity scene includes camels, sheep and a donkey -- all who arrived Thursday to greet the stars of the show, The Rockettes -- and to be blessed by Cardinal Timothy Dolan. Take a look above at the adorable photos which will definitely get you in the holiday spirit.